departure
noun
de·par·ture
di-ˈpär-chər 
1
2
: a new or different way of doing something : divergence sense 2
a departure from tradition
Examples of departure in a Sentence
What is your time of departure?
You should plan to arrive at the airport an hour before departure.
a schedule of arrivals and departures
The departures of several key employees have caused problems for the company.
her sudden departure from the company
The team has struggled since the departure of its head coach.
His previous movies have all been comedies, so this dramatic role is a real departure for him.
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The Royals have announced their departure from FanDuel Sports Network.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
The tower’s fate has been linked to broader questions about Dallas’ urban core, which has been undermined by the impending departure of AT&T, and persistent questions about quality of life in the area.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Typically, a frequent and reliable departure.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Baehren was the first to notice that baboons appeared to shift their bodies and gaze in the direction of an impending departure.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026
The tower’s fate has been linked to broader questions about Dallas’ urban core, which has been undermined by the impending departure of AT&T, and persistent questions about quality of life in the area.
—Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
Typically, a frequent and reliable departure.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Baehren was the first to notice that baboons appeared to shift their bodies and gaze in the direction of an impending departure.
—Shayla Love, New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Departure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/departure. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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departure
noun
de·par·ture
di-ˈpär-chər
1
: the act of going away
2
: a setting out (as on a new course)
3
: a change from a usual course or standard
a departure from tradition
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